Collins world encyclopedia (4th ed)

This encyclopaedia, with its global coverage, should provide instant answers to thousands of questions.

It consists of over 15,000 entries, each full of information, and imparts a wealth of knowledge to answer questions posed by homework, crosswords, current affairs and much more.The encyclopaedia contains: comprehensive and up-to-date coverage of current affairs, science, technology, sport, the arts, history, geography and much more; around 200 maps and 150 diagrams to help explain facts and figures; and chronologies that give key dates in the history of each country and for important subjects.

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